Ryan Hunter-Reay, born Dec. 17, 1980, has been racing in the IndyCar Series since 2007 and in open-wheel racing since 2003. He won the 2012 IndyCar championship and the 2014 Indianapolis 500. Mike DiNovo, USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Hunter-Reay dumps the traditional winner's bottle of milk on his head after winning the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2014. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

From left, Ryan Hunter-Reay, wife Beccy Gordon, team owner Michael Andretti and wife Jodi Ann Paterson take a drive around the track after Hunter-Reay won his first Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2014. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Hunter-Reay celebrates with his son Ryden Hunter-Reay after winning the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports

After winning the pole at Barber Motorsports Park, Ryan Hunter-Reay went on to win the Grand Prix of Alabama, on April 6, 2013. Frank Couch, AP

In 2012, Ryan Hunter-Reay became the first American to win an IndyCar title since Sam Hornish Jr. in 2006. Hunter-Reay won four races last year to lead all drivers. Robert Laberge, Getty Images

Ryan Hunter-Reay secured the 2012 Izod IndyCar Series championship after finishing fourth at the season finale in Fontana, Calif. Hunter-Reay edged Will Power by three points in the final standings. Reed Saxon, AP

Ryan Hunter-Reay waits in line to qualify for the 2012 Indianapolis 500 on May 19, while his fiancee Beccy Gordon holds an umbrella on pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports